Deanna Revels

Deanna Revels is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who focuses on helping adults with eating and food-related concerns alongside mood and trauma-related issues. She speaks plainly and aims to make therapy understandable and practical for people feeling overwhelmed by symptoms. Deanna draws on structured approaches to help clients break patterns and regain a sense of control in daily life.

She earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Kent State University in 2020 and also holds an Educational Specialist degree in Counseling. With six years of professional experience, Deanna has worked with adults facing anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive concerns, dissociative experiences, and neurodevelopmental differences such as autism and Asperger syndrome.

In sessions she uses narrative therapy to help clients reframe their stories and notice the effects of life events on behavior. She also uses EMDR for trauma-related symptoms and exposure and response prevention for obsessive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. These approaches are presented in clear steps so clients know what to expect.

Deanna supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment struggles, body image and shame, and the social impacts of isolation and divorce. She also addresses communication and control issues that affect daily functioning. Her work includes attention to co-occurring concerns and the practical tasks that make life feel manageable again.

Therapy with Deanna emphasizes collaboration and realistic goals. New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps the brain process distressing memories so they have less emotional charge; it is often delivered in structured sessions that include safe pacing and clear steps. Narrative therapy centers on the stories people tell about themselves and their problems, helping clients notice patterns and develop alternative, more helpful narratives. Exposure and response prevention is a gradual, planned way to face feared thoughts or situations while reducing protective rituals, often with homework and stepwise goals.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose which approaches match their needs, goals, and comfort level. Sessions can change over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy around work, appointments, or family responsibilities, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can also adapt techniques like narrative exercises, EMDR pacing, and exposure tasks to remote settings while keeping the focus on clear steps and achievable goals.